Message from @Deleted User

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2018-10-13 12:25:59 UTC  

@DasBoles I appreciate that answer. I'm not a single parent (never married), but the conundrum that see in this is that a couple who has successfully raised a child together, can't possibly give the best advice because it takes two to raise a child.

2018-10-13 12:26:27 UTC  

what?

2018-10-13 12:27:00 UTC  

I think you contradicted yourself.

2018-10-13 12:27:18 UTC  

However, in reverting back to your question above in single parents not getting remarried, what if a good man/single father comes along and takes the time to teach the kid. Then what?

2018-10-13 12:27:49 UTC  

I had to write this second part^

2018-10-13 12:28:09 UTC  

I didn't contradict myself.

2018-10-13 12:28:30 UTC  

How can a couple give a single parent advice if they haven't been single parents?

2018-10-13 12:28:34 UTC  

A couple cant...because it takes two

2018-10-13 12:28:43 UTC  

That is what I just said.

2018-10-13 12:28:51 UTC  

a couple is two

2018-10-13 12:29:16 UTC  

its not about giving advice to the parent, its about mentoring the children of the single parent

2018-10-13 12:30:02 UTC  

So why mentor and not just find a good Godly spouse who will take the responsibility of being a father?

2018-10-13 12:30:34 UTC  

because this godly spouse would be better off having his or her own children

2018-10-13 12:31:39 UTC  

You don't have to make new children with a new spouse.

2018-10-13 12:32:08 UTC  

so if you find yourself as a single parent, my advice is to find a couple to mentor your child/ren

2018-10-13 12:32:57 UTC  

Why would I want a couple to mentor me as a single parent?

2018-10-13 12:33:02 UTC  

With your supervision, because you are still the parent.

2018-10-13 12:33:25 UTC  

you're not getting it.

2018-10-13 12:33:28 UTC  

That is bringing two additional people into the kid's life. No different than a spouse.

2018-10-13 12:34:19 UTC  

I'm playing 'devil's advocate' here.

2018-10-13 12:34:56 UTC  

Because if I let a couple mentor my child, I may as well give my child up to foster care.

2018-10-13 12:35:14 UTC  

I would say dont see a man unless you intend on marrying him and establishing him as a constant in your life. That would apply until child was an adult.

2018-10-13 12:35:20 UTC  

not quite the same, but maybe that's a good idea too.

2018-10-13 12:36:08 UTC  

@Deleted User That would be a good point before all of that transpires. But what about afterwards?

2018-10-13 12:36:32 UTC  

Afterwards what?

2018-10-13 12:36:45 UTC  

Sorry I just want to make sure I understand before answering.

2018-10-13 12:38:05 UTC  

I'll repost the question for you:
New question: According to Jesse, he said 'divorced single parents should not remarry'. In relation to single moms who are raising their children in single family homes without maintaining much contact with the father: what advice or counseling would you give to that single mother to help her raise those children right? (Remember, father is limited)

2018-10-13 12:38:33 UTC  
2018-10-13 12:38:45 UTC  

hmm new answer, maintain more contact with the father.

2018-10-13 12:38:57 UTC  

I guess I dont understand question then. Lol I read it before and answered above.

2018-10-13 12:39:11 UTC  

Single family homes as in...?

2018-10-13 12:39:26 UTC  

@DasBoles I agree with that answer...

2018-10-13 12:39:45 UTC  

Like they have remarried

2018-10-13 12:39:54 UTC  

@Deleted User Statistically, 79% of kids grew up in single parent homes.

2018-10-13 12:41:59 UTC  

I am saying, if Jesse said that single parents should not remarry, and we have that insanely large statistic above - some born out of wedlock and some divorced. What can we do to diminish that trend? Starting with, what advice would we give single moms raising kids if they are discouraged from remarrying?

2018-10-13 12:42:24 UTC  

Is that clearer? I'm sorry if my previous question wasn't, guys.

2018-10-13 12:42:42 UTC  

It's hard to type a thought instead of talking it out.

2018-10-13 12:42:47 UTC  

Nah I'm fuzzy this morning lol

2018-10-13 12:42:53 UTC  

Lolz

2018-10-13 12:43:04 UTC  

Does that make more sense, @DasBoles?

2018-10-13 12:44:59 UTC  

I have a foster 'cousin' who grew up with my aunt and uncle in NJ. He turned out to be a good kid. It was tough at first though because he would be rebellious. They also got a second foster child and they had to take her back because she caused chaos.